Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Iceland
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 55% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (1,937 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (1,272 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (654 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (248 kr) | 236 kr | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (523 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (187 kr) | 666 kr | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (1,137 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (300 kr) | 399 kr | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (148 kr) | 468 kr | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (403 kr) | 699 kr | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (2,959 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (297 kr) | 396 kr | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (185 kr) | 589 kr | - 69% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 43% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (350,813 kr) | 337,107 kr | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (221,131 kr) | 238,569 kr | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (29,643 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (231,252 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (154,818 kr) | 155,625 kr | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (21,131 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (10,512 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (31,150 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (12,559 kr) | 24,394 kr | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (1,742 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (1,320 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 56% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (8,836 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (7,731 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (13,026 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (13,628 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 45% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (4,358,575 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (108 kr) | 313 kr | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (8,449 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 47% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (500 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (1,125 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (10,584 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (1,003 kr) | 750 kr | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (632 kr) | 665 kr | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (807 kr) | 948 kr | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (472 kr) | 863 kr | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (467 kr) | 577 kr | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (1,412 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 43% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (7,222 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (3,418 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (14,721 kr) | 17,961 kr | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (14,076 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (2,827 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (814 kr) | 697 kr | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (1,355 kr) | 1,183 kr | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (72,329 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (29 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (10,186 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (655 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 46% cheaper than in Iceland
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